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This series is now the longest running TMNT comic series ever, and it builds off itself as one very long story, so no jumping on points are really included.

My answer is always that issue #1 is the only real spot to start from. The most frequent question I get asked on CV is 'Where should I start reading IDW TMNT?'. Highly recommend this series.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (IDW): Reading Order This volume isn't a bad place to start this series, but the first is still necessary because it's such a fun story and just has a lot to offer. The writers continue to work well setting up this new world for everyone, and there's still some solid build up and intense artwork. Outside of this volume ending in a cliffhanger there's really nothing negative to say from my view.

To include the grounded character designs further works into the overall feel. The action filled moments still deliver with plenty of bo bashing and sword slashing to go around. The dark New York City areas still have their own identity as if the streets are out to get you, as the Foot Clan chase down a random ninja. The backgrounds have some really good detail with the feudal Japan setting looking quite great. The artwork was already quite good in the previous volume, yet there's an obvious step up across these issues. There's still that familiar feel with a modern twist, along with the edgy attitude and gritty atmosphere. Plus, the writers not only make this series easily accessible to newcomers of the TMNT comic universe, but they also give a lot to old fans of the original comic especially. Eastman and Waltz allows the characters to carry the story when necessary and they just get the job done, as present and future events continue to build up.ĭespite the low issue count in this TPB plenty does happen that leaves the interest level high by the end, which pretty much makes it mandatory to read the next several issues. Speaking of the character interactions, this is one of the highlights of the writing that still continues to excel. Without even daring to get deep here, their conversation felt a lot like a religious debate and it brought a level of depth to the narrative. This take just feels easier to buy into, and it works great in developing the Turtles personalities as individuals Donatello and Leonardo are indeed the best here as the former really needs some type of proof, while the latter is blindly loyal to their master's words. As if ninja fighting turtles wasn't silly enough as it was, the original origin of Splinter learning the ninja arts simply by watching his owner Hamato Yoshi practice was just too bizarre even for a comic book. This TMNT reboot continued to impress me as things went on and this tweaked origin has a lot to do with it. At the same time, Old Hob isn't taking his second loss to the Turtles easy at all, and requests scientist Baxter Stockman to provide him with better man power to take them down. The plot begins when Splinter tells his four Turtles on what really brought them together, and things appear to be true as the group are being set on a pre-determined course to meet Splinter's old enemies. In fact, I find it to be a really good take on these classic characters, because it made plenty of room for better character and story development. I on the other hand immediately accepted this since it felt less ridiculous than the original. This second volume written by Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz continues this new TMNT reimagining with an origin tale that did manage to cause some purist to wonder about the change. Meanwhile, there are others out there planning against the Turtles, along with some of these players having their own personal goals. Once he makes his return, he has a story for his four sons explaining their origin. Splinter is attempting to complete his personal mission by returning home to the sewers, but resistance by Old Hob's gang causes things to be a bit complicated.

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